Jennifer Huber
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Berkeley, CA, United States
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A new take on virtual education can promote breastfeeding
Stanford researchers find that "entertainment education" helps teach new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding. → Read More
How to talk with someone about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Stanford researchers investigate vaccine hesitancy and show how to better communication about vaccines to encourage acceptance. → Read More
Physicians re-evaluate use of lead aprons during X-rays
Based on new technologies and improved understanding, physicians are no longer recommending routine use of radioprotective shields for X-ray procedures. → Read More
Defend or delay? Grad students must decide whether to present their thesis virtually
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting group gatherings, some Stanford graduate students must choose between delaying or remotely defending their research. → Read More
Improving cancer prognoses: A radio show
A Stanford oncologist discusses how to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, including using predictive modeling, liquid biopsies and immunotherapy. → Read More
Behind the scenes with a Stanford pediatric surgeon
A day in the life of Stephanie Chao, a Stanford pediatric surgeon, researcher and mother trying to live in the moment and balance the chaos. → Read More
"Poor air quality affects everybody"
A Stanford allergy specialist discusses how we can combat the negative health impacts of air pollution, in California and worldwide. → Read More
Eponym debate: The case for biologically-descriptive names
Should diseases be named after people? This conclusion of a two-part series looks at the arguments for using biologically-descriptive names, not eponyms. → Read More
Eponym debate: The case for naming diseases after people
Should diseases be named after people? This first of a two-part series includes arguments to continue using medical eponyms. → Read More
Stanford study shows the power of ecofriendly packaging for cigarettes
A new Stanford study shows that people incorrectly think cigarettes with ecofriendly packaging are healthier and less harmful to the environment. → Read More
Stanford researchers watch proteins assemble a protective shell around bacteria
Stanford researchers watch in real time bacteria building their protective outer shell. Their findings may help develop treatments for bacterial pathogens. → Read More
AI could help radiologists improve their mammography interpretation
Stanford researchers develop a machine-learning computer model for mammography assessment in hopes of aiding radiologists’ clinical decisions. → Read More
Tips for discussing suicide on social media
New guidelines offer teens and young adults practical tips on how to safely and constructively interact on social media about suicide. → Read More
Can AI improve access to mental health care? Possibly, Stanford psychologist says
A Stanford psychologist discusses the future of psychiatric AI, including the challenges and potential benefits for AI-based mental health assessment. → Read More
Soda taxes increase prices but lower consumption, studies find
Taxes encourage people to buy less soda, according to two new studies that find sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce local consumption. → Read More
Myths vs. facts: Stanford psychiatrist discusses schizophrenia
A Stanford psychiatrist busts pervasive myths and explains key facts about schizophrenia, a chronic disease charactorized by altered thinking. → Read More
Translating horror into justice: Stanford psychiatrist advocates for human rights
A Stanford interdisciplinary program provides evidence of the mental health pathology caused by trauma to legal teams prosecuting human rights violations. → Read More
A look back at the military’s influence on nutrition in the U.S.
Stanford historian reveals how the U.S. military profoundly shaped modern American nutrition during World War II and the Cold War. → Read More
Blood test may detect early signs of lung-transplant rejection
A new blood test measures the DNA fragments of lung transplant donors in the blood of recipients, in hopes of preventing organ rejection and saving lives. → Read More
On the importance of including pregnant women in clinical trials: A Q&A
A Stanford physician argues pregnant women should be appropriately included in clinical research to improve their health and the health of their fetuses. → Read More